How to hire a manager, provider relations

How to hire a manager, provider relations, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, provider relations hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, provider relations job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, provider relations
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your manager, provider relations job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a manager, provider relations for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager, provider relations to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a manager, provider relations that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers, provider relations.

   Type of Manager, Provider Relations	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Provider Relations	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$19-39
   Clinical Director	A clinical director is a managing professional who manages the work of healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care is achieved. Clinical directors are responsible for organizational tasks such as adjusting staff schedules, explaining insurance benefits to the patients, and managing financial reports... Show more	$30-69
   Unit Director	A unit director is a management professional who is responsible for directing and managing a group of medical professionals in an organization. This director must manage the daily clinical and administrative duties for those professionals involved in the mental health hospitalization programs... Show more	$20-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Medicaid
   • Patients
   • Network Development
   • Oversight
   • HMO
   • Training Programs
   • Process Improvement
   • Health Plan
   • NCQA
   • Direct Reports
   • Provider Contracts
   • Issue Resolution
   • Problem Resolution
   • Provider Satisfaction

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inbound and outbound freight thru strategic relationships with key logistics groups.
   • Lead the development of the PPO network for Virginia, Maryland and DC.
   • Manage technical, operational, strategic, and economic analysis of vendor RFP responses for loop access products.
   • Improve network stability and speed by planning and managing upgrade of 10base-T LAN with coax backbone to 100base-T LAN.
   • Develop Linux shell scripts to automate the configuration and administration of proprietary wireless network equipment.
   • Evaluate and lead publishing and content management processes, DNS configurations, security requirements, web application architecture.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, provider relations job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager, provider relations salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers, provider relations' average salary in mississippi is 39% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, provider relations earn 51% less than senior-level managers, provider relations.
   • Certifications. A manager, provider relations with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manager, provider relations's salary.

   Average manager, provider relations salary

   $59,029yearly

   $28.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, provider relations salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a manager, provider relations job description

   A good manager, provider relations job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager, provider relations job description:

   Manager, provider relations job description example

   Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You'll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development.
   
   The Provider Relations Manager is responsible for the delivery of all operational services through direct oversight and leadership of the Provider Relations team. In addition to maintaining the client relationship and identifying cost savings and efficiencies, the Provider Relations Manager is charged with developing and deploying ongoing strategies to communicate with and educate the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program's provider community so that providers may effectively participate in the Medicaid program.
   Your role in our mission
   
   * Oversees, supports, and monitors day-to-day team activities to ensure timely and effective execution to meet team Service Level Agreements and corporate assigned deliverables
   * Works with the technical team to clarify business requirements of upcoming changes and in turn provides leadership to the team to ensure all provider-facing content is developed for the education of providers on upcoming new programs or changes to existing policies
   * Point of contact for client inquiries and time-sensitive provider communication requests.
   * Manages and collaborates with the call centers, provider enrollment team, claims team, pharmacy team, and Gainwell technical resources to identify impacts of changes, develop processes and resolve issues
   * Coordinates with other State vendors to understand processes, interactions, and potential impacts
   
   What we're looking for
   
   * At least 3 years' experience in performing provider relations activities for a health care insurer, preferably an MMIS
   * Strong working knowledge of Medicaid claims to process
   * Strong working understanding of all aspects of provider communication methods including Web site maintenance using applications such as Adobe and SharePoint Designer
   * At least 3-5 years of experience in a management role
   
   What you should expect in this role
   
   * Remote/Hybrid
   * Primarily the position is remote but periodically attends meetings on-site located in East Hartford, CT.
   
   The pay range for this position is $86,200.00 - $107,800.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
   
   We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You'll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.
   
   Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers, provider relations for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager, provider relations job on Zippia to find and recruit manager, provider relations candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers, provider relations, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, provider relations

   Once you've selected the best manager, provider relations candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager, provider relations. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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